Gas compressibility can lead to choked flow in piping systems. Presented here is an overview of choked-flow geometries in ...

Turn on the faucet. As you heat the frozen pipe and the ice plug begins to melt, you want the water to be able to flow through. Running water through the pipe, as cold as it is, will help melt ice ...

Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.

How cold does it have to be for pipes to freeze? Water in pipes will start to form ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). How do you know if your pipes are frozen? If you turn on a ...

Here's what you should know. To keep pipes from freezing, Citizens Energy group recommends taking these steps: Story continues after photo gallery. You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on ...

While there are many methods to prevent water pipes from freezing initially, there are a few key steps to take once they have already frozen. The biggest concern when dealing with frozen pipes is ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) With below zero temperatures it’s pretty common to see frozen pipes this time of year. Aside from letting your faucets drip, Brandon Barnette with Blue Dot says there are a ...

President Trump has declared an energy emergency, which his team has said would unlock additional powers to jump-start production. Speaking about the declaration from behind the desk of the Oval O ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A toilet is displayed for sale that uses less water, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua ...

TO PLAN AHEAD. A LOT OF TIMES, PIPES CAN FREEZE AND YOU DON’T REALLY SEE THE EFFECTS OF THAT UNTIL A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN EVERYTHING THAWS OUT. SO YOU MAY NOT EVEN KNOW RIGHT AWAY THAT THERE’S ...

As Michiganders continue to face harsh winter temperatures, homeowners are advised to take proactive steps to prevent freezing pipes, a common and costly issue in the region. Having experienced ...